
The Great White Hype
The Great White Hype
Release: 1996-05-03·Runtime: 91m·★ 5.3
Comedy
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Atman Entertainment
Fred Berner Films
20th Century Fox
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Reno Wilsonas Roper's Crony #3
Damon Wayansas James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Art Evansas Minister
Brad Blaisdellas Press Corps #1
Rick Scarryas White Middle American
Deezer Das Roper's Crony #2
Jeff Goldblumas Mitchell Kane
Cheech Marinas Julio Escobar
Peter Bergas Terry Conklin
Jamie Foxxas Hassan El Ruk'n
Michael Jaceas Marvin Shabazz
Method Manas Self
Phil Buckmanas Lee the Drummer
Bert Sugaras Self
Walter Addisonas Michael Katz
Jon Lovitzas Sol
John Rhys-Daviesas Johnny Windsor
Lamont Johnsonas Palace Guard #2
Susan Gibneyas Vivian
Nedra Volzas Old Lady
Alyson Croftas Pretty Young Woman #2
Sam Whippleas Artie
Chi McBrideas Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Anthony Johnsonas Sultan’s Valet
Renee Griffinas Angel
Rocky Carrollas Artemus St. John Saint
Albert Hallas Roper's Manager
Brian Setzeras Self
Samuel L. Jacksonas Rev. Fred Sultan
Corbin Bernsenas Peter Prince
Salli Richardson-Whitfieldas Bambi
Stu Nahanas Fight Announcer #1
Al Rodrigoas Press Member #1
Michael Fairmanas Chairman Jerry SchwartzCrew
" />Fred BernerProducer
" />Joshua DonenProducer
" />Eileen Mack KnightCasting
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Ron SheltonWriter
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Reginald HudlinDirector
" />Marcus MillerOriginal Music Composer
" />Ronald Víctor GarcíaDirector of Photography
" />Tony HendraWriter
" />Doug ColemanStunts